WATCH: Zomato delivery executive steals food in Bengaluru; Theft caught on CCTV

The Zomato delivery executive can be seen delivering an order and then picking up a second package lying nearby, to walk away.

Published on: Jun 26, 2024, 15:16:28 IST

By Yamini C S

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A shocking incident of theft involving a Zomato delivery executive has been captured on CCTV in Bengaluru. The incident occurred when the delivery person, after dropping off an order, was caught on camera stealing another food package left at the door of a residence.

The homeowner shared the footage on social media, expressing shock at the act. (X)

The homeowner shared the footage on social media, expressing shock at the act. In the video, the Zomato delivery executive can be seen delivering an order and then noticing another package nearby. Without hesitation, he picks up the second package and walks away.

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"We caught @Zomato delivery theft on our CCTV camera in Bangalore. He delivers the order, spots our other food package at the door, quietly picks it up and goes away. Shocking indeed," the homeowner wrote on social media site X.

The incident has ignited a discussion online, with Zomato also responding swiftly, stating that they take such matters seriously and will take strict action against those responsible.

“Hi Aditya, we're sorry that this happened. Please be assured that we take such matters very seriously, and we will take strict action against those responsible for such incidents. Please send us the order details via DM so that we can investigate this promptly,” the firm replied.

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“Not uncommon though… regularly happens with the early morning delivery companies such as BBDaily and MilkBasket as well,” a user commented.

“Food theft can be a crime,” another said.

“Poverty often leads to hunger and hunger leads to stealing food. Help him Zomato. He is human after all,” an X user wrote.

Here is the CCTV footage of the theft:

The post has over 5,000 views at the time this article was being written.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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